# Restore Homey - Matter devices

**URL:** https://community.homey.app/t/restore-homey-matter-devices/150106
**Category:** Questions & Help
**Created:** [January 26, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/restore-homey-matter-devices/150106 "2026-01-26T19:07:12Z")
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### Author: ![Pascal\_Nohl](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/pascal_nohl/32/164446_2.png) [@Pascal\_Nohl](https://community.homey.app/u/Pascal_Nohl)
#### Post date: [January 26, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/restore-homey-matter-devices/150106/1 "2026-01-26T19:07:12Z")

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Hi everyone,

I have a question regarding Homey Pro backups and restores, specifically about Matter over Thread devices.

I’ve read that Zigbee devices should automatically reconnect after restoring a backup, but I couldn’t find clear information about how this works with Matter (especially Matter over Thread).

As far as I understand, Matter uses encrypted communication and fabric certificates tied to the controller, which makes me wonder:

• Will Matter over Thread devices automatically reconnect after restoring a backup on the same Homey Pro?  
• And what happens if I restore the backup to a new Homey Pro (for example if the old one fails)?  
– Will Matter devices reconnect automatically  
– or will they need to be re-paired?

I’m trying to understand how resilient Matter is in real-world failure/migration scenarios on Homey

Thanks in advance for any insights!